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What is Anabolic Steroid addiction?

Nicole Howes — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:44:58 +0000

Anabolic steroids are sometimes used by athletes or those who weight lift to build more muscle quickly. Other reason people may use steroids is it is they are thought to improve athletic performance. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that while under 6% of athletes are thought to abuse steroids anecdotal evidence suggests that in reality this figure is much higher. Some people who abuse steroids may have body dysmorphia and not feel that they are big enough, therefore they may abuse steroids to add bulk quickly as they don’t like the way their body looks. Anabolic steroids...

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Physical evidence of possible drug use

Paul — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:21:27 +0000

Physical evidence of possible drug use Before reading this list, it is important to remember that there may be perfectly legitimate explanations for possession of some of these items. Therefore, if you are unsure, it is a good idea to call us and discuss it further before making any assumptions or accusations. • Cigarette lighters, matches and candles (especially if the person is a non-smoker). • Knives, metal foil, drink cans and bottle tops discoloured by heat. • Funnels, outer covers off matchboxes and large straws. • Stone, clay, wooden, metal, glass or ceramic stemmed pipes (chillums). • High tech...

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Giving up alcohol

Paul — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:18:12 +0000

Giving up alcohol is undoubtedly one of the hardest things a person can do, which is why it is vital to have support. However, that being said, many people try to do it by themselves and so I wanted to provide some advice for those wanting to go it alone. Firstly, identify the times when you are most inclined to have a drink. For many people, this will be after work and so it can be helpful to come up with something else to do during this time (which, incidentally, is why most AA meetings take place at this time)....

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Living with an alcoholic

Paul — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:34:16 +0000

Living with an alcoholic is one of the hardest things someone can do. In some ways, in can be easier to be the person with the problem than it is to be the one that has to pick up the pieces. Pretending to other people that everything is ok is draining, and often those who are living with an alcoholic can become ill as a result of the strain. In order for someone to retain their strength and health whilst living with an alcoholic, it is important to understand the nature of an alcoholic. Alcoholics are deceitful, they are selfish,...

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Living with an addicted love one

Rebecca Eley — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:20:54 +0000

There is an expression used in Al-Anon that I think is important to share with others because it captures the nature of living with an addicted love one perfectly. The three C’s are as follows: “You didn’t CAUSE the addiction, you can’t CONTROL the addiction, and you can’t CURE the addiction.” You didn’t cause the addiction This can be particularly difficult for parents to comprehend because we often see our children as a reflection of ourselves, and therefore, if my child has an addiction it is because I have failed as a parent. This is not the case. Addiction can...

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Pearl Lowe’s 8 years of recovery

Nicole Howes — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:50:05 +0000

It was touching and inspirational to see Pearl Lowe talk about her eight years of sobriety in The Telegraph this month. Pearl is often better known as the mother of Brit ‘it girl’ model Daisy Lowe, however Pearl has her own past and part of that has been her recovery from heroin addiction. Pearl was in the Indie band ‘Powder’ in the mid 1990′s, she also has been in a relationship with Danny from the band ‘Supergrass’ since this time and they have four children. Pearl was part of the notorious and hedonistic Primrose Hill Set in Camden at this...

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What is sex addiction?

Nicole Howes — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:59:55 +0000

Sex addiction is a compulsive, out of control , destructive process of addiction which involves any form of sexual activity. The addict will organise their lives around their sexual activities and like the substance abuser will go to any length to get their ‘fix.’ The addict will pursue their sexual activity at a cost to their well-being, relationships, career and social lives. The consequences of sex addiction will also greatly affect the mind of the addict, they will often suffer with depression, anxiety, shame and distorted thinking. The Sexual Recovery Institute reported that “ Research shows that 70 to 75...

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What is love addiction?

Nicole Howes — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:56:45 +0000

Love addiction is a psychological addiction where the addict becomes addicted to the feeling of being in love. The cause of love addiction is thought to stem from unmet needs the addict had as a child and is a maladaptive way an individual may try to get those needs met. Typically by being dependent on others. However it is important to remember that the love addict is not addicted to a person but to the feeling of being in love itself. The love addict feels they need love in in order to gain a sense of identity and self...

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Macauley Culkin moves in with Pete Doherty

Dawn Butler — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:05:21 +0000

This could be a disaster just waiting to happen – former child-star Macauley Culkin has moved in with singer, actor and Kate Moss’ ex, Pete Doherty. Both have ongoing problems with drug addiction – so Culkin’s decision to move to Paris to live a “bohemian lifestyle” with the controversial ex-Libertines frontman spells trouble. Doherty was most recently thrown out of rehab in thailand just last year. His “disruptive” influence on other patients was deemed to be harming their chances of recovery, so he was asked to leave the 7k a month Cabin rehabilitation centre. The unlikely duo became friends after they...

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What are the signs of alcohol addiction?

Nicole Howes — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:57:30 +0000

Are you worried that you are drinking too much? Or perhaps you are concerned about a friend or relatives drinking? Being addicted to alcohol is quite prevalent in the UK, the NHS estimates that 9% of males and 4% of women in the UK display signs of alcohol dependence. Dependency means that the individual cannot physically and psychologically function without drinking. Often people have the stereotyped idea of the homeless alcoholic being intoxicated on a park bench shouting at people. However alcoholism can affect anyone regardless of class, race or gender. A person also doesn’t need to drink vast amounts...

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